Part Time School Social Worker

Part Time School Social Worker

West Windsor
- Plainsboro Regional School District
- West Windsor, New Jersey

Job : 5812407

Final date to receive applications: Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: School Social Worker

Department: Special Services
- Child Study Team

Reports To: Director of Special Services, Supervisor of Special Education and Building Principal

Salary Guide: WWPEA; 10 Month Contract

Prepared Date: March 12, 2021

Position Summary: Provide daily instruction for students in accordance with Board approved curriculum.

• New Jersey School Social Worker endorsement
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act

• Serve as a link between home, school and community by promoting and supporting students’ academic and social success.
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel in dealing with matters pertaining to the learning and social emotional adjustment of children.
• Serve as a member of the Child Study Team assisting in the identification, diagnosis, classification and development of appropriate programs for all students with disabilities pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
• Provide professional case management including monitoring and evaluating the education program for assigned students.
• Prepare and/or update social/developmental histories for students with disabilities for initial referrals, evaluations and reevaluations.
• Establish and maintain adequate records of student progress in essential instructional areas and related support services.
• Assume an active, cooperative role on the Child Study Team responding to referrals from Intervention and Referral Services Committee and parents as applicable.
• Utilize data from multiple sources to create data-driven decisions regarding student’s needs/programming, and to ensure compliance with Least Restrictive Environment mandates as specified in N.J.A.C 6A:14.
• Regularly observe and/or work with the students on caseload in accordance with the students’ documented needs and case management.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth opportunities. Share knowledge gained, as appropriate, with peers and colleagues.
• Follow mandated procedures and timelines in accordance with N.J.A.C 6A:14 in the evaluation process.
• Maintain the confidential records of students and ensure they are kept in a secure location.
• Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for those children requiring special education assistance
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel and parents to deal with learning and social emotional concerns.
• Provide counseling services to students.
• Attend conferences that will aid in supporting students with transitions from school to work and school to school.
• Coordinate transition planning, which includes vocational, work or college planning for students 14 years old or older.
• Participate in educational planning and scheduling.
• Provide support to students who struggle with interpersonal relationships, coping in crisis situations, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Provide and assistant colleagues in crisis prevention and intervention.
• Assure compliance with state and federal laws, regulation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain close liaison with agencies and specialized professions who may have occasion to deal with the educational or adjustment problems of students.
• Consult with teachers in designing intervention plans, make recommendations for resolving problems of individual students, and provide remediation (e.g. counseling, behavior management).
• Communicate information on the student’s program and progress to the teacher, principal, parent/guardian.
• May provide consultation and training to educational staff regarding techniques, materials, and programs to address academic and/or behavioral needs.
• Identify and report child abuse and neglect situations.
• Serve as a…